Top Paying Jobs in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 747,970 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Radiologists ($488,670), Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric ($433,520), Psychiatrists ($370,510). The cost of living index is 113.57 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $2,601/month.
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Avg. median salary
113.57
Cost of living index
$2,601
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $160K | $76.96/hr |
| 42 | Medical Dosimetrists | Healthcare | $159K | $76.46/hr |
| 43 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $159K | $76.22/hr |
| 44 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $157K | $75.69/hr |
| 45 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $156K | $75.2/hr |
| 46 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $156K | $75.19/hr |
| 47 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $156K | $74.98/hr |
| 48 | Database Architects | Technology | $156K | $74.88/hr |
| 49 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $155K | $74.7/hr |
| 50 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $154K | $73.86/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
Cost of living vs. national average+13.6% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,601/mo
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